National Sep 17, 2020
Japan's new first lady is a devoted wife who shuns the spotlight
Mariko Suga's quiet demeanor is in stark contrast to that of Akie Abe, a socialite who frequently posted on social media.
National Sep 17, 2020
Australian restaurateur behind Suga's favorite pancakes hopes to cook at PM's place
"I trust someone who enjoys their food, and especially enjoys their pancakes," restaurateur Bill Granger said.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 7, 2020
Tokyo man arrested for kidnapping 9-year-old girl he met via online game
The girl is believed to have communicated with the man via the game's voice chat function on when and where to meet.
National | FOCUS Jul 1, 2020
Peeling back the hospital curtain: One Japanese hospital's fight against COVID-19
by Mari Saito and Ami Miyazaki
As the country emerges from a state of emergency, hospitals like one in Yokohama face the prospect of operating in the shadow of a virus with no treatment or cure.
National Jun 30, 2020
Kanagawa reports 31 new COVID-19 cases as Tokyo tops 50 for fifth straight day
New cases of COVID-19 infections jumped to 31 in Kanagawa Prefecture on Tuesday, up from seven the previous day, the largest daily rise in a month, while neighboring Tokyo confirmed 54 cases, recording more than 50 for the fifth straight day. The daily number in ...
National May 17, 2020
Virus-hit Diamond Princess leaves three months after quarantine debacle in Yokohama
The Diamond Princess, the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship that was quarantined in the port of Yokohama in February, left for Malaysia on Saturday for its crew to return, the Japanese unit of Carnival Corp. said. The ship, which was carrying 3,700 passengers and crew from 56 ...
National May 16, 2020
Withdrawal by Las Vegas Sands a major setback for Japan's casino efforts
by Eric Johnston
The decision comes as doubts grow about whether integrated resorts can be opened in Japan within the next few years.
National May 14, 2020
Restaurants try drive-thrus amid virus in Japan's largest Chinatown
Businesses in iconic tourist area try new methods of operating to stay afloat as they prepare for a post-pandemic society.
National Mar 26, 2020
The Diamond Princess, a cruise ship that captured headlines after an outbreak of COVID-19 among those on board, left a pier in Yokohama port Wednesday after nearly two months of quarantine. The ship is scheduled to be put into service again in mid-May, according to ...
National / Science & Health Mar 25, 2020
80% of Diamond Princess coronavirus patients had mild or no symptoms
The SDF report is believed to be one of the largest analyses of symptoms caused by the new virus to be compiled in Japan, according to the Defense Ministry.
National Mar 10, 2020
Some schools in Japan planning to reopen despite coronavirus outbreak
Municipalities nationwide are beginning to break with the government's request to close schools in a bid to contain the new coronavirus outbreak, with some opting to reopen schools earlier than planned after briefly closing their doors. The city of Urasoe, in Okinawa Prefecture, said Monday ...